The term Kalamkari is derived from "kalam" pen, and "kari" work. The original kalamkaris had fine black lines drawn with a stylus. Gradually the process evolved from using a pen to printing with hand-carved wooden blocks. Today’s kalamkaris feature the same beautiful aesthetic and motifs made with natural dyes on light backgrounds.

Part of the beauty of kalamkari cloth lies in the fact that each block is placed by the artisan’s hand - what is left behind is an imprint of personality and character. Slight variations are to be celebrated.

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Made from 100% Organic Cotton

Measures approx. 60" x 60"

Gentle machine setting or hand washed with cool water. To protect the natural dyes, use a pH neutral liquid detergent*. Wash with similar colours. Immediately hang to dry in the shade or tumble dry on medium heat

*Ecos, Eucalan, Tru Earth (dissolve before adding) or a mild liquid detergent no higher than pH 7

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